MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics

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2022-2023 Scholarships for MSc in Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics

The Department of Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton can offer up to four scholarships of £2,500 each for excellent UK (Home) students, to go towards paying the tuition fees for studying on our postgraduate programmes. To qualify, you need to have a first-class degree in relevant disciplines and strong motivation to study Demography, Applied Statistics, Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics and Global Health at the postgraduate level. To apply, please send a 500-word statement of intent and research interests and a CV to Professor Vicky Hosegood (for Global Health, v.hosegood@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Olga Maslovskaya (for all other programmes, om206@soton.ac.uk) by Friday the 8th of July 2022. Successful applicants will be notified on Monday the 18th of July 2022.

Learn how to investigate social issues and gather statistical evidence on this MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics degree at the University of Southampton. Develop the knowledge and practical skills to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research into social issues. When you graduate you’ll be ready for a career in social research, or for continued study at PhD level.

On this UK master’s course you’ll develop in-depth knowledge of applied statistical methods and learn how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.

Quantitative research relies on numerical data to identify large-scale trends. Qualitative research uses techniques such as observation, interviews and open-ended surveys to find out why or how something occurs.

You can tailor this course to your research interests or career plans by choosing from a wide range of optional modules. These cover areas such as:

The part-time study option for this course will not be running for the 2020/21 academic year.

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Your course leader is Dr Olga Maslovskaya, Lecturer in Social Statistics and Demography within Economic, Social and Political Sciences. Her research interests include survey research, survey methodology, social statistics, quantitative research methods and demography. Read Dr Maslovskaya's staff profile to find out more about her work.

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Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
Tuition fee
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Start date
Sep 2025
Sep 2026
Duration
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs